What Gersh Autism does

Gersh Autism Academy (legal name: Gersh Autism) is a private, for-profit provider of K-12 education and clinical therapy services for children and young adults on the autism spectrum. Founded in 1991 and headquartered at 21 Sweet Hollow Rd, Huntington, NY, the organization operates 13+ school campuses across New York (Bronx, Brooklyn, Hempstead, Queens, West Hempstead, West Hills, Long Island City via AYM School), Washington (Issaquah), New Hampshire (Concord, Manchester, Tilton via Ready Set Connect), and Puerto Rico (Aguadilla, Guaynabo). Its founder, Kevin Gersh, serves as CEO and Chief Autism Officer. The company reports 251–500 employees and over 30 years of continuous operation.

The core service offering integrates academic K-12 instruction with a portfolio of therapeutic services — Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and mental health counseling — delivered in person at school campuses. Adjacent programs cover early intervention, social and life skills development, vocational training with employer and college partnerships, transition planning, and lifelong "life plan management." HIPAA-compliant privacy practices are publicly disclosed, consistent with the clinical nature of the service. Core technology is the ABA methodology itself rather than any proprietary software platform; there is no evidence of a digital product, mobile app, or API.

Gersh generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees for its educational and therapeutic programs; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market model is community-led, relying on family referrals, legal-professional referrals (supported by an attorney login portal), open house events, social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, blog content, and newsletter distribution. Customers are individual families, with no named enterprise or institutional buyers disclosed, indicating a long-tail, low-concentration consumer revenue base. Ownership and capital structure are undisclosed; no funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investor information is available in the source material.

Name

Gersh Autism

Legal name

Gersh Autism

Website

https://gershautism.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gersh Autism Academy operates 13+ K-12 school campuses across New York, Washington, New Hampshire, and Puerto Rico, delivering integrated academic instruction, ABA therapy, and related clinical services to children and young adults on the autism spectrum. Founded in 1991, it serves individual families through community-led referrals and tuition-based enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Autism Early Intervention (Educational) (EDAKAKAB), Autism Transition Planning & Postsecondary Readiness (Educational) (EDAKAKAK), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention (EDAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Autism education services
• ABA therapy programs
• Special education schools
• Vocational training programs
• Therapeutic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services: Gersh Autism Academy generates revenue through providing specialized educational services to children on the autism spectrum. The organization operates K-12 schools and provides therapeutic services including ABA therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Revenue is likely derived from tuition/fees for educational programs and related therapeutic services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gersh Autism Academy operates a network of K-12 schools delivering specialized education and integrated therapeutic services (ABA therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and mental health counseling) to children on the autism spectrum. Programs span early intervention through transition planning, including vocational training with employer and college partnerships, social and life skills development, and ongoing alumni support across 13+ campuses.

Product overview

Gersh Autism Academy is a network of K-12 schools and therapeutic programs designed for children on the autism spectrum. The core offering consists of academic K-12 schools paired with therapeutic services (ABA therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and mental health services). The portfolio includes specialized programs for early intervention, social and life skills development, vocational training, and transition planning. Programs operate across multiple school locations in New York, Washington, New Hampshire, and Puerto Rico, with vocational partnerships providing internship and job placement opportunities at national brands and local businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ready Set Connect: Programs in New Hampshire (concord, manchester, tilton locations) offering services for individuals on the autism spectrum.
• AYM School

Products and services

• K-12 Schools Program Comprehensive autism education program offering teaching strategies tailored to each student, covering social, emotional, academic, and vocational development for children on the autism spectrum enrolled across multiple school campuses.
• Social & Life Skills Program Program for developing and advancing social skills through classes, community outings, clubs, and real-world interactions, alongside life skills training including self-care, home management, career building, and travel training.
• Vocational Program Job skills training program in which students start with responsibilities within the school and progress to internships and job placements at national brands and local businesses, preparing them for workforce entry and college.
• ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis therapy incorporated as a core component of school offerings, recognized as one of the most effective therapies for individuals on the autism spectrum to meet unique student needs.
• Occupational Therapy Therapy designed to help students build skills needed for success in all areas of life, supporting development of gross motor, sensory motor, fine motor, and executive functioning skills through individualized support.
• Physical Therapy Therapy designed to help students reach their fullest potential for independent and safe functioning, improving gross motor and functional mobility skills while enhancing classroom participation.
• Speech Therapy Therapeutic service available at select schools to support students in developing communication skills essential for academic and social success.
• Mental Health Services Counseling and mental health support services available as part of the comprehensive therapeutic services offered to students.
• Early Intervention Program Program designed to set students up for lifelong success beginning at initial diagnosis, building foundational skills, confidence, and behaviors needed to thrive in school, relationships, and everyday life.
• Transition Planning

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop increased verbal communication and social confidence according to family testimonials

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ready Set ConnectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReady Set Connect is a partner organization that provides services in New Hampshire. Gersh lists Ready Set Connect Academy NH as one of its school locations, indicating a close operational relationship or affiliation.
• AYM SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAYM School in Long Island City, NY is listed as a partner location, providing educational services for children on the autism spectrum within the Gersh network.
• Employer PartnershipsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGersh has established partnerships with employers and colleges for vocational training and transition support. Students participate in internships and job training placements at well-known national brands and local businesses as part of the vocational program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BlueSprig Autism: BlueSprig Autism is one of the largest US providers of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with autism, operating clinics across multiple states. Direct comparable on the ABA therapy core competency.
• Camelot Education: Camelot Education runs special education schools and alternative education programs for students with behavioral, emotional, and developmental needs, including autism. Operates academic campuses with embedded therapeutic services similar to Gersh's model.
• Centria Healthcare: Centria Healthcare provides ABA therapy, behavioral health, and autism services to children and adults across multiple US states. Closely comparable in ABA-first clinical delivery and customer segment.
• Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers: Hopebridge operates autism therapy centers providing ABA, occupational, speech, and diagnostic services to children with autism, with a similar multi-state, center-based delivery model. Comparable in therapeutic service mix and customer segment.
• The Menta Group: Menta Group operates private special education schools and therapeutic day schools serving students with autism, emotional impairments, and other disabilities, with an integrated clinical-academic service model that closely mirrors Gersh's.
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD): CARD is a large national provider of ABA therapy and autism services using the CARD Model of therapy. Closely aligned therapeutic methodology and customer base to Gersh's ABA-anchored offering.
• ACES ABA: ACES (Autism Comprehensive Educational Services) provides ABA therapy and behavioral services for children with autism across multiple western US states. Comparable in ABA clinical delivery and geographic expansion pattern.
• ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy and Education: ChanceLight provides special education, behavioral health, and therapy services to K-12 students, including those with autism, across multiple states. Closely comparable integrated school and therapy structure.
• SESI (Specialized Education Services): SESI operates K-12 special education schools and therapeutic services for students with autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other special needs, with a similar integrated academic-plus-therapy model across multiple states. Most direct comparable in operating model and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• YAI (Young Adult Institute): YAI is a large New York-based nonprofit providing education, residential, vocational, and clinical services to people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Broader incumbent in the same region and overlapping service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/gershacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/GershAcademyNational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gersh-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/gershautism

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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